How to Scan: Object Mode

Learn how to focus on the object and get to know the scan tips for all kinds of features on the target, you can digitize your objects easily.

Scanning steps:

1. Focus on the scanned object

Scan area for the Object Mode is 60 x 60 x 30 cm (width x depth x height). When using this mode, the object must be placed on a flat surface. Allow the scanner to focus on the target object to start the scanning process.To allow the scanner to quickly detect and determine the size of the target object, it is recommend focusing from a top-down angle.

Hold the scanner horizontally with your left hand and move the scanner closer to the object. Refer to the preview screen and move the scanner to get a clear view.When you see the green frame around the object, click Start Scan or click the button on the scanner to start the scanning process.

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Note: The color and pattern of the background may distract the focus of the scanner. It is recommended to place the object over and before a plain surface and away from other object before initializing the scan.Tip: The green frame indicates the current focus of the scanner. When scanning has been initiated, the scanner will dynamically adjust its scanning range. Hence, you may still acquire a complete scan even if the green box has not completely encompassed the entire object.

 

2. Watch the screen and move the scanner to the uncovered area

Constantly monitor the real-time image shown on the right half of the scanning program throughout the scanning process and steadily move the scanner according to the mesh image generated by the scanner.

In the illustration above, the purple-shaded area (section A) are where no data is captured. The yellow-shaded area (section B) indicates the scanned part. At this point, the user should move the scanner towards section A to cover up the holes.

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You may move the scanner in any direction. In this example, we can see there are missing areas at the top of the robot’s head. We thus move the scanner towards the top. Likewise, we move the scanner downwards if there are missing areas at the feet. Scanned areas can be re-scanned so long as the scanned target remains still. Repeated scanning of the same location can help make up for any missing details.

3. Completing the scan

When a complete 3D image has been generated, click “Stop” or gently click the button on the scanner to complete the scan.

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How to scan: Head Mode

Learn the tips on measuring the scan area of Head Mode and reduce the factors that may affect the scan result, you can make the digitized replicas easily.

Note: 
The person being scanned should hold as still as possible throughout the scanning process to achieve a good scan.
Tip: 
In a limited space environment, the person being scanned may stand on the center of an turntable to allowing scanning from a fixed location.

Scanning steps:

1. Measure the minimum scanning distance

Scan area for the Head Mode is 80 x 50 x 80 cm (width x depth x height). As the scanning area is fixed once the scan started, it is advised to start scan from the closest scanning distance to acquire a complete 3D head image.You don’t need a ruler to measure the distance between the scanner and the scanned person. Simply refer to the preview image displayed on screen and adjust your scanner position accordingly.Please hold the scanner with your left hand and move it towards the most protruding feature of the target’s head. Refer to the preview screen and move the scanner by using the scanned person’s head as the point of origin.When the most protruded feature is clearly shown on the preview screen, click “Start Scan” or click the button on the scanner.

The nose and ears are usually the most protruding features on the front and the side of the head. Or sometimes hairs may be the most protruding part of the starting point. You can start scan from any side of the face. As long as you can start the process from minimum scanning distance first, you will get a better and more complete scan.

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Tips for the complete scan:

1. Start from the side of the face, using the ears as the reference point.

2. If you start from the front of the face, use the nose as the reference point instead.

3. Once the preview image displays the entire head, you are ready to start scanning (make sure that the top of the head and chin are shown in the preview screen)

 2. Watch the screen and move the scanner to the uncovered area

Constantly monitor the real-time image shown on the right half of the scanning program throughout the scanning process and steadily move the scanner according to the mesh image generated by the scanner.

In the illustration above, the purple-shaded area (section A) are where no data is captured. The yellow-shaded area (section B) indicates the scanned part. At this point, the user should move the scanner towards section A to cover up the holes.

Demonstration video:

You may move the scanner in any direction. If you’re missing the chin in the image, then move the scanner towards the chin. Scanned areas can be re-scanned so long as the scanned target remains still. Repeated scanning of the same location can help make up for any missing details.

Tip: 
Move the scanner a full circle around the person's head. Go slowly when scanning the face so that the scanner can acquire better facial details and generate a higher quality scan. 
The scanner utilizes changes in surface depths to orient itself during the scanning process, and might become disoriented if there are no distinctive features in the hairstyle of the person being scanned. Please read more about finding the locating features for better orientation.

3. Complete the scan

When a complete 3D image has been generated, click “Stop” or gently click the button on the scanner to complete the scan.

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